March 21, 2026
~ submitted by Su Castle
A fine day in the Sooke Hills with 5 humans, one Dog (Huxley) and innumerable ticks. We tackled the Larkspur to Empress Ridge Ramble and a moderate pace.
Typical terrain- Slippery spots, logs for “under over”, bogs to detour, lake and peak vistas to admire.
17 kms, almost 1000m elevation gain and a short car shuffle from Charters to Parking Lot #2 to avoid 2 kms of Goose walking. Total time: 7 hours on the trails.
Photo credits: Adam Bowman
Group Selfie: Su Castle